Webinar Registration Topic How to Re-Enter University as a Mature Learner Description Whether you’re beginning a university degree later in life or returning to your studies in the middle or near the end of your career, we offer learner advising to answer questions about course selection or program decision-making. Join Jennifer Hann, our Mature Student Advisor, as she walks you through what you need to know about re-entering university as a mature learner and how we can help you along the way. Time Oct 18, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax  

Topic What is Recognition of Prior Learning? Description If you've been preparing for your next promotional opportunity and are looking to step into academics, you could apply to have this learning recognized in order to fast track new learning at Dalhousie. It's called Recognition of Prior Learning and we will walk you through how you can apply to RPL and be rewarded for your past learning experiences. RPL is a process that awards learners access to formal study and advanced standing through the assessment of certified, non-formal and informal learning including work and life experience, training, independent study, volunteer work, travel, and hobbies. RPL assesses the knowledge you've gained from your experiences, not how much experience you have. Join us for this informative webinar! Time Aug 25, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

How Microcredentials Can Boost Your Resumé Description Join us as we explain what a microcredential is at Dalhousie and how it can add value to your learning. Dr. Erin Careless, Dalhousie's Director of Professional Certificates, Career Essentials, and Accreditations will walk you through the Dal microcredentials we offer, how they'll benefit you and she'll answer your questions. Time Sep 14, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

Webinar Registration Topic Javascript Coding Fundamentals Description In this FREE webinar, Eleanor Smith will provide some high-level details on our beginner-level certificate, JavaScript Coding fundamentals. She will discuss how the view of coding as a mass literacy has informed the design of the course, highlighting the idea of coding as a hands-on way to develop computational thinking. If you’re interested in learning coding skills and JavaScript, this webinar is a great place to start. Time Sep 20, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

Webinar Registration Topic How to Fit University Learning Into Your Life Description There are a lot of ways you can learn at Dalhousie and the Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development and join us to hear about your options. Whether it's 100% online, in-person, hybrid (what's that?), we'll walk you through different courses that you can take with ease and that will fit your life. Time Sep 21, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax

Webinar Registration Topic How to Practice Allyship in the Workplace Description Allyship is not a destination, it’s also not a checklist. It’s big and small choices you make every day to understand how oppression benefits some and steals from others. In this webinar, racial equity consultant Camille Dundas outlines how we each can commit to dismantling systems of oppression and what is required of anyone striving to practice allyship in the workplace. Time Oct 4, 2022 12:30 PM in Halifax

Webinar Registration Topic How to be Rewarded for Your Learning Experiences Description If you've been doing your personal taxes for years or have training from another educational institution, you could apply to have this learning recognized in order to fast track new learning at Dalhousie. It's called Recognition of Prior Learning and we will walk you through how you can apply to RPL and be rewarded for your past learning experiences. RPL is a process that awards learners access to formal study and advanced standing through the assessment of certified, non-formal and informal learning including work and life experience, training, independent study, volunteer work, travel, and hobbies. RPL assesses the knowledge you've gained from your experiences, not how much experience you have. Join us for this informative webinar! Time Oct 11, 2022 12:00 PM in Halifax